What's here? at Eastern Moors
Available on site
The RSPB does not manage any of the car parks here. There are a number of car parks around the Eastern and Burbage Moors.
These include Curbar Gap (pay and display), Birchen Edge (pay and display), Shillito Wood, Surprise View (pay and display) and Upper Burbage Bridge.
Additionally there are National Trust pay and display car parks at Hay Wood, Wooden Pole and Longshaw.
There is level access from the car park to: Curbar Gap picnic site and Shillito Woods picnic site. For further information, visit: visit-eastern-moors.org.uk.
There is level access from the car park to: Curbar Gap picnic site and Shillito Woods picnic site. For further information, visit: visit-eastern-moors.org.uk.
You can enjoy stunning views across Derbyshire along trails and at summits all over this reserve. There are no formal viewing points here. As there is nowhere to shelter, we recommend you dress appropriately for the weather.
With a selection of downloadable walks to chose from in a variety of locations, from short strolls to full days out, there is something for everyone looking to explore the Eastern Moors - including Adventure Trails for young explorers! With the help of volunteers, Curbar Primary School pupils and the Heritage Lottery Fund, we have created nine walking trails to help you discover the Eastern Moors, and three fabulous Adventure Trails for young explorers and those young at heart!
See https://www.visit-eastern-moors.org.uk/visit/ for downloadable guides.
Join our wardens for one of many guided walks throughout the year, revealing to you the inner workings of the Eastern Moors from Bronze Age settlements to red deer in the rut.
There are two picnic areas, one at Curbar gap and one at Shillito woods. Both have tables that are suitable for wheelchairs and have level access or fixed ramps.
Not available on site
There are no facilities here. This is a large area so depending on where you explore the nearest toilets are likely to be in local businesses for use by their customers.
There are no facilities here. This is a large area so depending on where you explore the nearest toilets are likely to be in local businesses for use by their customers.
There are no facilities here. This is a large area so depending on where you explore the nearest toilets are likely to be in local businesses for use by their customers.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There is no cafe or shop here. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
Restrictions
From 1 March to 31 July it is the law under the Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000, to keep your dog on a lead of no more than 2 metres on open access land and at all times around livestock. On public rights of way it is the law to keep your dog under effective control at all times. Effective controls means near to you and that you have complete confidence that your dog will return immediately and directly to you when called
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.